What’s Changing
MCE supplies the generation portion of your electricity, which represents about 30% of the cost on your total bill. With this rate reduction, customers will see lower costs on MCE’s portion of their bill starting in April.Amounts shown are based on a typical residential customer using 438 kWh per month on the E-TOU-C rate. Actual costs will vary depending on usage and rate.
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Rates effective April 1, 2026.
MCE rates will be reduced by 14% effective April 1, 2026 (click to open)
To provide relief for the rising state-mandated charges outside MCE’s control, MCE is providing our customers with a 14% reduction in their electricity generation rates and a temporary bill credit through 2026, effective April 1, 2026. We are also extending our MCE Cares Credit bill relief program. Learn more
Amounts shown are based on a typical small commercial customer using 1,151 kWh per month on the B1 rate. Actual costs will vary depending on usage and rate.
Average Total Cost
MCE
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MCE
Deep Green
PG&E
PG&E
Electricity Generation
PG&E Electricity Delivery
Additional PG&E Fees
Local Community Reinvestment
Access to MCE Rebates and Programs
Access to PG&E Rebates and Programs
Rates effective April 1, 2026.
MCE rates will be reduced by 14% effective April 1, 2026 (click to open)
To provide relief for the rising state-mandated charges outside MCE’s control, MCE is providing our customers with a 14% reduction in their electricity generation rates and a temporary bill credit through 2026, effective April 1, 2026. We are also extending our MCE Cares Credit bill relief program. Learn more
This 14% rate reduction along with a temporary $0.0062 per kilowatt hour bill credit through the end of 2026 is lowering MCE’s generation costs by an average of $12 a month for residential customers and $30 a month for commercial customers. Full cost comparisons can always be found on MCE’s website at mceCleanEnergy.org/compare-rates-and-options.
Understanding Your Bill
Your electricity bill has two main components:
- Generation (MCE) – the cost of producing your electricity
- Delivery (PG&E) – the cost of maintaining poles, wires, and infrastructure
Even with MCE’s rate reduction, your total bill may still be higher compared to PG&E bundled customers (customers who receive both delivery and generation services from PG&E) due primarily to PG&E’s exit fees.
What is the PG&E Exit Fee
PG&E charges MCE customers an exit fee, called the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA). This monthly per kilowatt hour fee compensates PG&E for contracts they entered into on behalf of customers prior to them departing for MCE service.
In 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission granted PG&E the ability to increase their PCIA charges to make up for the previous two years of under collections. Essentially, PG&E has been undercharging customers on the PCIA the last two years and is now able to make up that balance in full in 2026. That results in a much higher exit fee than customers typically see.
It’s expected that the PCIA will go back to more typical levels in 2027 and MCE customer total bill costs will drop significantly.
MCE Cares Credit
Along with the rate reduction MCE’s Board of Directors approved an additional $10 million in funding for the MCE Cares Credit, a bill relief program to support low-income residents and small businesses.
Customers on the CARE and FERA programs are now eligible for a $20 monthly bill credit and qualifying small businesses can receive $25 a month.
Learn more about the MCE Cares Credit and see if you qualify at mceCleanEnergy.org/mce-cares-credit.
Bill Relief and Affordability Support
If you’re looking for additional savings, MCE can help! Check out our financial assisstance page to see what programs you might qualify for including monthly bill support or long-term debt relief.
This rate change is part of MCE’s ongoing effort to balance cost, reliability, and clean energy goals. By combining lower generation rates with available assistance programs, customers have more tools than ever to manage their energy costs while supporting a cleaner future.
Read more about the rate reduction in our recent press release and take a closer look at your bill on our Understanding Your Energy Bill page. MCE’s team is also available to assist with any questions at info@mceCleanEnergy.org or (888) 632 – 3674.
